By the Numbers: What’s at Stake in Peru’s 2026 Elections Learn about the youth vote, changes to Congress, and top voter concerns as the Andean country readies to cast ballots on April 12.

🇵🇪 Less than a month out from Peru's elections, we've got the figures you need to understand the vote.

➡️Why is the paper ballot so huge?
➡️What portion of voters are Gen Z?
➡️What issue is most worrying voters?

Find out the answers: ow.ly/WmSa50YyojJ

LatAm in Focus: What Will It Take to Secure Haiti’s 2026 Elections? GI-TOC's Haiti and Caribbean Observatory head Romain Le Cour analyzes the local and international efforts to ready an August vote amid a security crisis.

🎙What will it take for Haiti to secure its elections? In the latest #LatAmFocus, GI-TOC's @romainlecour.bsky.social covers domestic and international efforts to contain Haiti’s spiraling security crisis ahead of a potential August vote—the country’s first in a decade.

Listen here: ow.ly/4bCx50Yss3g

AS/COA Online's regular roundup covers U.S policy on the Americas in the second year of Trump 2.0. Subscribe on LinkedIn to get each week's edition in your inbox, zooming in on topics like Venezuela, USMCA review negotiations, tariffs, migration, and more.

Learn more: www.as-coa.org/trump-latin-...

What would it take for right-wing movements in Mexico to succeed?

In the latest #LatAmFocus, @gemakloppe.bsky.social and @alexgonzor.bsky.social talk with @carinzissis.bsky.social about the history of and obstacles for Mexico’s many derechas.

🎧Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/c5Bg50Yfjwe

Seven Charts on Cuba's Economic Woes The Caribbean island is undergoing its worst economic period in decades while facing rising U.S. pressure.

Cuba is undergoing its worst economic period in decades while its regime faces rising pressure from the Trump administration.

📊 See the numbers on the Caribbean island’s current struggles to bring in fuel, tourists, and U.S. dollars: ow.ly/JXjw50Y9sNI

Trump in Latin America: Rubio Talks Venezuela, Mexico Talks Trade, Lula Talks to Trump As President Trump starts his second year in office, read AS/COA's roundup covering the White House's Western Hemisphere strategy.

The Americas now lies at the center of Washington’s foreign policy calculus.

AS/COA Online is kicking off a series of regular dispatches to help readers stay on top of the renewed U.S. focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.

Read in on this busy week: www.as-coa.org/articles/tru...

Four Questions Driving Costa Rica's Presidential Race Laura Fernández, running to continue President Rodrigo Chaves’ agenda, may win in the first round of a February 1 election marked by insecurity woes.

Costa Rica, long considered one of Latin America’s most stable democracies, has seen an uncharacteristic rise in violence and political polarization ahead of the February 1 elections.

We explore four questions that shed light on this electoral round: www.as-coa.org/articles/fou...

Nasry Asfura Prepares to Take Honduras’ Presidency in New Direction The Trump-endorsed politician was declared victorious after a tumultuous vote. He’s banking on closer U.S. ties to push his infrastructure-focused agenda.

After a tumultuous election marked by delayed vote counts, fraud allegations, and a surprise endorsement from Donald Trump, Nasry Asfura steps into his role as Honduras’ new president on January 27.

Learn more about Asfura and what’s ahead as he begins his four-year term: ow.ly/Z0u350Y3U3a

One Year in, Trump's Impact on Latin America and What's Next From tariff turbulence to a capture in Caracas, Trump 2.0 sharpened Washington's focus on the region. What were major 2025 events? What’s on the horizon?

From tariff turbulence to a capture in Caracas, Trump 2.0 sharpened Washington's focus on the region.

Get a summary his first year's regional policy and what's next: www.as-coa.org/articles/one...

LatAm in Focus: What's on the Table for Brazil's Security Issues ahead of 2026 Elections? The Igarapé Institute’s Robert Muggah discusses the evolution of criminal activity, as well as evidence-based solutions to violence.

🎙NEW #LatAmFocus: What's on the Table for Brazil’s Security Issues ahead of 2026 Elections?

@muggah.bsky.social of the Igarapé Institute discusses the evolving criminal landscape and puts forward evidence-based solutions to violence.

Listen now: ow.ly/Mv8u50XWRkQ

Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Culminates in Capture of Maduro The ouster of the Venezuelan strongman came amid an accumulation of military assets in the region and ongoing fatal strikes on alleged drug boats.

The U.S. operation to oust Nicolás Maduro came amid a months-long accumulation of military assets in the Americas and ongoing lethal strikes on alleged drug boats.

AS/COA Online traces a timeline of the developments leading up to Maduro's capture: ow.ly/bkXB50XTbpT

Reactions to the U.S. Operation in Venezuela, from Latin America and Beyond How did regional and global actors respond to the January 3 events? AS/COA Online rounds up the range of reactions.

How have regional and global actors respond to the January 3 U.S. operation in Venezuela?

AS/COA Online rounds up the range of reactions: www.as-coa.org/articles/rea...

2026 Presidential Elections in Latin America: A Preview Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Haiti, and Peru plan to elect presidents in 2026. Learn about candidates and issues in each country.

Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Haiti, and Peru all plan to elect presidents in 2026.

Learn about candidates and issues in each country in AS/COA Online’s elections preview: www.as-coa.org/articles/202...

LatAm in Focus: Andrés Velasco on How Latin America Can Reboot Its Economic Rules The former Chilean finance minister presents new economic principles for a twenty-first century approach.

NEW #LatAmFocus: Andrés Velasco on How Latin America Can Reboot Its Economic Rules

The Chilean ex-finance minister and current dean of @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social presents new economic principles for a 21st century approach to foster both growth and well-being.

Listen now: ow.ly/Yyn950XH2uc

AS/COA extends a heartfelt congratulations to María Corina Machado on receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This distinguished honor underscores her exceptional bravery, dedication to democratic ideals, and relentless defense of the rights and dignity of the Venezuelan people.

Poll Tracker: Chile's 2025 Presidential Runoff Leftist Jeannette Jara won the first round, but her right-wing opponent, José Antonio Kast, leads polls in the race to succeed Gabriel Boric.

NEW Poll Tracker: Chile's 2025 Presidential Runoff 🇨🇱

Leftist Jeannette Jara won the first round, but her right-wing opponent, José Antonio Kast, leads polls in the race to succeed Gabriel Boric.

See full polling: www.as-coa.org/articles/pol...

Our team is growing in Washington, DC!

Join us at Council of the Americas and help execute high-impact policy programs focused on the Western Hemisphere while cultivating key stakeholder relationships.

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Hondurans Await Result of a Presidential Election Locked in a Dead Heat A thin margin separates Trump-endorsed Tito Asfura of the National Party and Salvador Nasralla of the Liberals in a partial preliminary vote count.

Two days after Honduras’ Nov. 30 election, a thin margin separates Trump-endorsed Tito Asfura of the National Party and the Liberals’ Salvador Nasralla in a partial preliminary vote count.

Learn more about the post-election panorama: ow.ly/u1QF50XB1a1

Explainer: Honduras' 2025 General Elections Fears of electoral fraud and voter concerns about jobs and insecurity loom over a three-way contest for the presidency.

Fears of electoral fraud and voter concerns about jobs and insecurity loom over Honduras’ Nov. 30 elections.

AS/COA Online outlines the political landscape, key electoral issues, and platforms of the major presidential candidates.

Learn more: ow.ly/UFle50Xx7ZJ

Chile's Presidential Vote in Charts: The Left's Jara and the Right's Kast Head to a Runoff See results of the November 16 contest, including the congressional panorama. Plus, what can we glean from polling for the December 12 runoff?

The results of the November 16 Chilean first-round election will see the left's Jeannette Jara and the right's José Antonio Kast head to a December runoff.

See a breakdown of results, runoff polling, the incoming congressional composition, and more: www.as-coa.org/articles/chi...

Tracking Trump and Latin America: Trade—Deals Unveiled for Four LatAm Countries What does the U.S. president's “America First” trade policy mean for the region? AS/COA is monitoring the new administration's approach.

On November 13, the White House announced frameworks for trade deals with four countries: Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

The full deals are expected in the next few weeks.

Learn more in our trade tracker: www.as-coa.org/articles/tra...

LatAm in Focus: Can Rodrigo Paz Unearth Bolivia's Lithium Potential? Texas A&M's Diego von Vacano traces a history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.

New #LatAmFocus: Can Rodrigo Paz Unearth Bolivia’s Lithium Potential?

Texas A&M’s Diego von Vacano talks to ASCOA’s @carinzissis.bsky.social about the history of political and economic obstacles stifling the sector and outlines the path ahead for the new president.

🎧 Listen: ow.ly/e5y050Xr1uX

Explainer: Chile's 2025 General Elections In the November 16 first round, will Chileans pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric who will shift the country’s ideological direction?

NEW Explainer: Chile's 2025 General Elections 🇨🇱

In the November 16 first round, will Chileans pick a successor to President Gabriel Boric who will shift the country’s ideological direction?

Learn more: www.as-coa.org/articles/exp...

On Oct. 31, COA hosted Rafael Grossi, Director General of the @iaeaorg.bsky.social, for a breakfast with our corporate members. He provided insights into the evolving geopolitical dynamics influencing international cooperation among various stakeholders.

Thank you for joining us, Dr. Grossi!

Timeline: U.S. Military Ramp-Up in the Caribbean Raises Tensions with Venezuela A build-up of military assets in the region and a series of fatal strikes on alleged drug boats enflame relations between Washington and Caracas.

Since September, the U.S. has carried out a series of fatal airstrikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and assembled its largest military deployment in Latin America in decades, heightening tensions with Venezuela.

AS/COA Online traces a timeline of developments: ow.ly/iRSO50XlfCp

On Oct. 28, COA hosted Uruguay’s Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mining Fernanda Cardona, alongside a delegation from the Chamber of Uruguayan IT Companies.

The meeting highlighted Uruguay's leadership in renewable energy and its growing role as a regional innovation and technology hub.

What to Expect from Argentina's Economic Reforms after Milei's Midterm Success Once hampered by his party’s small congressional bench, Milei may now press for labor and tax reforms as well as a fresh budget.

NEW: What to Expect from Argentina's Economic Reforms after Milei's Midterm Success

Once hampered by his party’s small congressional bench, Milei may now press for labor and tax reforms as well as a fresh budget. www.as-coa.org/articles/wha...

Poll Tracker: Honduras' 2025 Presidential Election Voters will choose their next president November 30 in a single-round vote. Polls indicate a three-way race.

Hondurans will vote on Nov. 30 in a single-round election for their next president as well as all congressmembers, mayors, and municipal councilors.

Polls show a three-way presidential race with no clear frontrunner amid concerns about jobs and corruption.

See the numbers: ow.ly/IOpI50XiG0h

Rodrigo Paz Wins: Bolivia's Electoral Context in Five Charts Paz won over disillusioned voters in the October runoff but faces a challenging economic scenario when he takes the reins in November.

On Oct. 19, Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia’s first-ever presidential runoff election, ending 20 years of MAS dominance.

In five charts, AS/COA Online explores Paz’s victory, MAS’ decline, and the economic challenges ahead.

See the stats: ow.ly/CYXL50Xfc7c

Peru's Congress Impeaches Dina Boluarte, Installs José Jerí as Interim President Amid an insecurity crisis, Boluarte becomes the latest in a succession of Peruvian leaders to be expelled from the executive office after a unanimous vote.

In a unanimous vote in the early hours of October 10, Peru’s congress voted to oust President Dina Boluarte. Amid an insecurity crisis, and just six months ahead of general elections, the country installed its seventh leader in nine years.

Learn more: ow.ly/6Ivz50Xa5xH